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When choosing, check the maximum relative centrifugal force (x g) the tube is rated for against your protocol and rotor; ratings differ between makers and between conical and self-standing designs. Polypropylene suits most aqueous work and resists many solvents, while polycarbonate bottles are clearer but less resistant to some chemicals. Decide between sterile tubes packed in racks or bags and lower-cost bulk non-sterile packs, and between attached and separate caps. Replacement caps for some 15 mL and 50 mL tubes are sold on their own, and a 50 mL centrifuge tube filter is available for sterile filtration.

Centrifuge Tubes: common questions

What is a centrifugation tube?

A centrifugation, or centrifuge, tube is a tube made to withstand the force of spinning in a centrifuge so that solids, cells or denser liquids separate from the rest of the sample. Most disposable tubes are polypropylene with a screw or snap cap, ranging from microtubes of 2 mL or less to conical tubes of 15 mL and 50 mL and bottles of 250 mL or more.

What is the difference between conical and self-standing centrifuge tubes?

A conical tube has a tapered bottom that collects a pellet in a small point, which makes the pellet easier to see and the liquid above it easier to remove. A self-standing, or skirted, tube has a base that lets it stand upright on the bench without a rack. Self-standing tubes are convenient for storage and handling, but check their g-force rating and fit in your rotor.

How much force can a plastic centrifuge tube take?

It depends on the tube's size, material and design, so use the maximum RCF stated by the manufacturer rather than a general figure. Exceeding the rating can crack or deform the tube and cause leaks inside the centrifuge. Also fill tubes within the recommended volume, balance the rotor, and use adapters made for that tube size.

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  1. CAP ONLY, Vented, 50mL Bio-Reaction Tube Cap, Sterile, CS100
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Vented cap only for 50mL Bioreaction Tubes (100 per CS)
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    was $195.00 Special Price $126.87
  2. 50mL Centrifuge Tube - Paperboard Rack, Non-sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Graduations are printed in bold, easy-to-read black ink and are accurate to +/-2% Large white marking area provides excellent contrast for identification Easy to write on flat surface polyethylene (HDPE) caps feature integrated leak-proof seal Tubes include graduations molded into the conical bottom, ideal for pellet viewing and small volume quantification Convenient zip-closure bag is a practical alternative to folding and taping opened bags Paperboard rack is a recyclable, fold-flat alternative to bulky foam racks (500 per CS)
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    was $226.00 Special Price $166.98
  3. Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Assorted Colors, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 2.0mL, PP, Attached Snap Cap, Graduated, Assorted Colors, Certified: Rnase, Dnase and Pryogen Free, 500/Stand Up Zip Lock Bag, PK500 (500 per PK)
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    was $31.30 Special Price $22.83
  4. Microtube, 1.5mL, Attached Screw Cap for Color Insert, with O-Ring, STERILE, PP, 100/Bag, 10 Bags/Unit
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microtube, 1.5mL, Attached Screw Cap for Color Insert, with O-Ring, STERILE, PP, 100/Bag, 10 Bags/Unit, CS1000 (1000 per CS)
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    was $469.70 Special Price $342.49
  5. United Scientific™ Micro Centrifuge Tubes, PP, 2.0ml, Natural
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Made from high-quality virgin polypropylene, these Micro Centrifuge Tubes are RNase, DNase and Pyrogen free for safer use in molecular biology and other biochemical applications. Include a connected snap cap, large molded-in graduations, and a frosted sur (500 per PK )
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    was $20.65 Special Price $15.04
  6. Biologix pink PP nonsterile screw cap with o-ring seal, CS5000
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix pink polypropylene non-sterile screw cap with o-ring seal (for use with microtubes). tubes sold separately. 500 caps/pack, 10 packs/case (5000 per CS )
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    was $170.31 Special Price $136.38
  7. Biologix assorted color (clear, pink, blue, green and yellow) PP nonsterile screw cap, CS5000
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix assorted color (clear, pink, blue, green and yellow) polypropylene non-sterile screw cap with o-ring seal (for use with microtubes). tubes sold separately. 500 caps/pack, 10 packs/case (5000 per CS )
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    was $170.31 Special Price $136.38
  8. 2.0mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Yellow, PK500
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    The G-Tube™ Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube is virtuallytransparent and far exceeds the toughness of any microcentrifuge tubes. When the G-Tube™ Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube cap is closed there will be an audible "snap" that indicates a secure closure has been formed.Made of tough, clear, proprietary formulated polypropylene, the0.6mL, 1.5mL and 2.0mLG-Tube™ has the same chemicalresistant quality as standardtubes, but they're sturdier andvirtually transparent to give abetter view. The flat top cap iseasy to open and still provides amaximum secure seal. All three volumes are available in siliconized material. Siliconized G-Tubes™ are not recommended for autoclaving. The G-Tube™ is built for highimpact usage and willwithstand over 30,000 x g whenspun. Thicker walls make thisthe tube of choice for extreme stress, high spinning speeds, autoclaving, boiling, chemical resistance and freezing. Willwithstand temperature rangesof -80°C (-112°F) to 121 °C(250°F) (500 per PK)
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    was $123.52 Special Price $108.08
  9. 1.5mL Micro Centrifuge Tube, Green, Non-sterile, 500/bag, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    All tubes have a frosted marking spot and engraved graduations Attached flat top cap is easy to open and close with one hand Color tubes allow for quick sample identification, or to customize workflows (500 per CS )
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    was $73.00 Special Price $49.58
  10. United Scientific™ Centrifuge Tubes, 50ml, Sterile, Amber
    Manufacturer: United Scientific Supplies
    Polypropylene tubes include blue High Density Polyethylene leak-proof screw caps. The tubes and caps feature specially-designed flat threads for vacuum-type closure that is leak-free at a pressure of >700mm Hg. Highly smooth hydrophobic internal surfaces (500 per PK )
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    was $239.50 Special Price $202.71
  11. Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Orange
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Rack for 0.5mL Microcentrifuge Tubes, Stackable, Polycarbonate (PC), 24-Place, Orange (8 per CS)
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    was $251.30 Special Price $183.24
  12. Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Natural, 5/Pack
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Reversible Rack with Cover for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 96-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 96-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Natural, 5/Pack (25 per CS)
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    was $587.60 Special Price $428.46
  13. Microcentrifuge Tube, 6 x 47mm , 400uL, LDPE, Attached Plug Cap
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Microcentrifuge Tube, 6 x 47mm (400uL), LDPE, Attached Plug Cap, PK1000 (1000 per PK)
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    was $71.80 Special Price $52.35
  14. Screw-Cap microtube, 2.0mL, w/ loop cap, self standing, sterile, printed graduations, caps assembled, 1000/cs
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    ClearSeal™ screw-cap microtubes, 2.0mL, w/ O-ring & loop-cap, sterile, printed graduations, self-standing, 20 resealable bags of 50 tubes, 1000/cs (1000 per PK )
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    was $290.29 Special Price $202.83
  15. PLASTIC RACK ONLY, 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Best Value RackMaster, Non-sterile, Reusable, 5/bag, CS5
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    PLASTIC RACK ONLY, 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Best Value RackMaster, Non-sterile, Reusable, 5/bag, CS5 (5 per CS )
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    was $67.00 Special Price $51.04
  16. Biologix yellow PP nonsterile screw cap with o-ring seal, CS5000
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    Biologix yellow polypropylene non-sterile screw cap with o-ring seal (for use with microtubes). tubes sold separately. 500 caps/pack, 10 packs/case (5000 per CS )
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    was $170.31 Special Price $136.38
  17. 2.0ml self-standing vials assembled with clear caps, sterile, CS2000
    Manufacturer: Biologix
    2.0ml self-standing vials assembled with clear caps, sterile, no-printing rnase & dnase free, endotoxin free, 500 tubes/pack, 4 packs/case, price/case (2000 per CS )
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    was $131.24 Special Price $105.09
  18. 2.0mL G-Tube, Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube, Sterile, Natural, PK500
    Manufacturer: Bio Plas
    The G-Tube™ Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube is virtuallytransparent and far exceeds the toughness of any microcentrifuge tubes. When the G-Tube™ Flat Top Microcentrifuge Tube cap is closed there will be an audible "snap" that indicates a secure closure has been formed.Made of tough, clear, proprietary formulated polypropylene, the0.6mL, 1.5mL and 2.0mLG-Tube™ has the same chemicalresistant quality as standardtubes, but they're sturdier andvirtually transparent to give abetter view. The flat top cap iseasy to open and still provides amaximum secure seal. All three volumes are available in siliconized material. Siliconized G-Tubes™ are not recommended for autoclaving. The G-Tube™ is built for highimpact usage and willwithstand over 30,000 x g whenspun. Thicker walls make thisthe tube of choice for extreme stress, high spinning speeds, autoclaving, boiling, chemical resistance and freezing. Willwithstand temperature rangesof -80°C (-112°F) to 121 °C(250°F) (500 per PK)
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    was $123.52 Special Price $108.08
  19. Screw cap for 2.0mL microtube, blue color, non-sterile, w/ installed O-ring, 1000/bag
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    By popular demand for researchers, as well as diagnostic / reagent packaging applications, MTC’s O-ring screw caps are now available in single color packs of 1000. Order now in blue, green, orange, red, yellow, or natural color. (1000 per CS )
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    was $98.07 Special Price $70.54
  20. 5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 2 bags of 100 tubes, yellow tinted, 200/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    5mL MacroTube®, non-sterile, 2 bags of 100 tubes, yellow tinted, 200/pk (200 per PK )
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    was $50.41 Special Price $39.14
  21. Microtube w/ cap, 1.5ml, yellow, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk
    Manufacturer: MTC Bio
    Microtube w/ cap, 1.5mL, yellow, sterile, w/ self-standing bag & Stop-Pops™, 500/pk (500 per PK )
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    was $19.71 Special Price $14.24
  22. CAP ONLY, Screw Top Micro Tube Cap, O-Ring, Translucent, Purple, Non-sterile, CS1000
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Translucent and Opaque Cap O-rings ensure leak-proof seal, and are a highly visible contrasting color All caps are compatible with all CELLTREAT Screw Top Micro Tubes; mix and match (1000 per CS)
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    was $182.00 Special Price $134.17
  23. Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Red, 5/Pack
    Manufacturer: Globe Scientific
    Reversible Rack for Microcentrifuge Tubes, 80-Place for 1.5mL and 2.0mL and Reverse Side is 60-Place for 0.2mL and 0.5mL Tubes, Red, 5/Pack (25 per CS)
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    was $343.90 Special Price $250.76
  24. 50mL Centrifuge Tube, Flip Top Cap - Paperboard Rack, Sterile, CS500
    Manufacturer: CELLTREAT Scientific Products
    Ergonomic flip top cap is designed for single handed operation Graduations are printed in bold, easy-to-read black ink and are accurate to +/-2% Large white marking area provides excellent contrast for identification Easy to write on flat surface polyethylene (HDPE) caps feature integrated leak-proof seal Tubes include graduations molded into the conical bottom, ideal for pellet viewing and small volume quantification Paperboard rack is a recyclable, fold-flat alternative to bulky foam racks (500 per CS)
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    was $392.00 Special Price $261.78
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